1. Pay up
I can’t believe I’m writing this, but Starbucks is raising their price on a cup of coffee. Also, all cash registers will be equipped to accept your first-born child.
2. Loud and proud
“Rachael Ray” was the highest-rated talk show debut since Dr. Phil’s. And the bonus for producers was that anyone who didn’t watch it could still hear it from 4 miles away.
3. Lose pounds fast!
Rosie O’Donnell says she went topless for a scene when she taped a guest appearance on “Nip/Tuck.” You can thank me for the dieting help later.
4. Buddy system
New research says the average American home has 2.73 TVs. The fraction of a TV is there to make sure the others aren’t tuned to “Dancing With the Stars.”
5. Just in time
There’s going to be an animated “Spaceballs” series on the G4 network. Great timing–it’s only been 18 years since the buzz from the movie died down.
6. True story
At long last, the track list for Kevin Federline’s album is out. Song titles include “America’s Most Hated” and “A League of My Own.” … Judges? Yes, we’ll accept both answers.
7. Full-time job
And, yes, one track has Britney Spears on it. But instead of singing, she gets on him about putting away his golf clubs and doing the dishes.
8. Gun show
The president greets the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the same way he would a head of state–by checking out their pythons.
9. Not a good trend
Now Disney apparently wants to make a movie out of its Jungle Cruise ride. When they get around to “It’s a Small World After All,” it’s time to press the “panic” button.
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LEBERSOLE@TRIBUNE.COM
